This exciting new reference offers concrete suggestions for implementing multidisciplinary clinical paths. CLINICAL PATHS IN MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING also contains representative pathways for 26 medical-surgical disorders. Information on implementation, analysis of variation, ways to adapt the paths to specific institution or site requirements, and the physician's point of view, are included as separate chapters. Throughout, a collaborative approach is encouraged. Ethical considerations and future trends within a managed care environment are also discussed.
